Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fabales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
popovii
ID:
1060404

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Korovin) Širj.

Source:
tro

Year:
1928

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew1928: 271 (1928)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001059742



Common Names

  • Medicago popovii
  • Popovii Bean Tree
  • Popovii Medicago


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Description

Medicago popovii (also called M. popovii, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Fabaceae family. It is an annual herb with a few stems growing up to 30 cm tall. It is native to China, and is found in dry grasslands and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Medicago popovii is used as a forage crop for livestock, and is also used as a soil-improving crop. It is also used as a cover crop to prevent soil erosion and improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Medicago popovii is yellow and has a long, curved style. The seed is a small, brown, bean-like structure. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Medicago popovii is a small, deciduous shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is widely cultivated in gardens and parks. Propagation is usually done by seed, although cuttings can also be used. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, fertile soil. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-drained, fertile soil.

Where to Find Medicago popovii

Medicago popovii is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Species in the Medicago genus

Medicago secundiflora, Medicago minima, Medicago fischeriana, Medicago monantha, Medicago orthoceras, Medicago polyceratia, Medicago medicaginoides, Medicago heldreichii, Medicago rigida, Medicago brachycarpa, Medicago ruthenica, Medicago papillosa, Medicago radiata, Medicago platycarpa, Medicago monspeliaca, Medicago bonarotiana, Medicago carstiensis, Medicago daghestanica, Medicago minima, Medicago astroites, Medicago crassipes, Medicago edgeworthii, Medicago laxispira, Medicago noeana, Medicago persica, Medicago phrygia, Medicago retrorsa, Medicago constricta, Medicago globosa, Medicago heyniana, Medicago ovalis, Medicago archiducis-nicolai, Medicago lanigera, Medicago sinskiae, Medicago makranica, Medicago arabica, Medicago arborea, Medicago coronata, Medicago disciformis, Medicago doliata, Medicago falcata, Medicago granadensis, Medicago granatensis, Medicago hypogaea, Medicago intertexta, Medicago tornata, Medicago laciniata, Medicago littoralis, Medicago lupulina, Medicago marina,

Species in the Fabaceae family